Let's Connect For Good

When Leslie Woodward was a young girl, a trip to a grocery store prompted a lifelong interest in food and nutrition - which became the idea for a venture that would become a reality. Leslie saw that there was almost no healthy food available with most of it packed with fillers, preservatives and ingredients that are hard even to pronounce. This prompted her vision to create fresh, healthy alternative milks which is sourced from local farmers and producers. She joins us on Let’s Connect For Good to tell us about her journey creating Edenesque. We’re also joined by special guest food scientist Dr. Taylor Wallace for a conversation about food you’ve never heard before. We discuss why your health is a clear reflection of the food you eat, the importance of sourcing ingredients wisely, the process of setting up a profitable business that also focuses on empowering the community, and the future of sustainability and environment-friendly initiatives among businesses. What ideas will Leslie and Dr. Taylor come up with as they look into how they could work together? You'll also learn: Why food labels are so important Leslie's approach to hiring How Leslie is approaching funding while ensuring the quality of her products isn’t sacrificed Technology as an enabler of sustainability Meet The Guest... Chef Leslie Woodward is the CEO and Creator of Edenesque, which provides clean and natural alternative milks. She has been interested in food since she was a child. She founded Edenesque with the mission of creating nutrient dense and filler-free food that is good to taste and healthy for the gut. Most importantly, Leslie is a leader who believes in serving the community through her skills and ability. Dr. Taylor Wallace is the Principal and CEO at the Think Healthy Group. His academic research interests are in the area of nutritional interventions to promote health and prevent the onset of chronic disease. Dr. Wallace has a PhD an MS in Food Science and Nutrition from The Ohio State University and a BS in Food Science from the University of Kentucky. He operates the popular food and nutrition blog, www.DrTaylorWallace.com, is co-host of the weekly radio show, Risky Behavior™️, and a regular guest commentator in the mainstream media, regularly seen on NBC4 Washington and the Dr. Oz Show. Time Stamps... 01:40 Leslie explains her vision for Edenesque -- thinking beyond profit to serve the community 03:27 Here's what national numbers tell us about our national health and nutrient deficiency diseases 04:50 Why Leslie decided to take a nutrient degree 06:13 What is transparency, and how does it show up to your customers -- "Transparency means that you can actually understand everything that's on the label." 08:31 The nutritional value of nut milk served by Edenesque 09:32 What is reverse osmosis of water? 10:09 How Leslie makes her programs and products affordable to those who need them and about her upcoming community member program that aims at serving the underserved in society 14:33 About Leslie's outreach program and what it does  19:57 Leslie on creating something out of nothing and why she's all about serving people 22:42 Leslie on the importance of her values 23:51 Why Edenesque is not only clean but also sustainable and environment-friendly 24:50 Details of production at Edenesque 27:41 How to navigate the challenges faced with growing, scaling and distribution 30:39 Leslie tells us about future growth and funding challenges 38:03 Value points to note from the conversation 41:38 Food names, terms, additives, ingredients, and processes with food scientist Leslie 48:10 The role of technology 51:49 Taylor on working with food companies and sustainable food systems, logistical knowledge, nutrition, and environmental well-being Connect with Leslie... Website: https://edenesque.com/ (edenesque.com) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-woodward-4891a631/...

Lucas Krump is building a community for men. He’s the CEO and co-founder of Evryman which proudly calls itself ‘more than just a men’s group’. It’s a global network of men who are helping each other to live more fulfilling and ultimately successful lives. In this episode of Let’s Connect For Good, Lucas tells Alicia about his journey which led to the creation of Evryman, including trauma during his childhood. They discuss the cultural trap experienced by men in society to not express themselves fully, which holds true even today. They talk about the importance of mental well-being, the effect on it from the pandemic, and why lockdown has, in fact, helped people understand its significance even better. You'll also learn: Why trauma is inevitable and what really matters is how you overcome it and the lessons you learn from being in it How science explains our feelings of connection Why the community is self-created How to create balance in society Meet The Guest... Lucas Krump is the Co-Founder and CEO of Evryman, a global community of men who come together to help their personal growth. He grew up in Kansas and had several challenges during his childhood. He started his first business aged 13. After college Lucas travelled the world and lived abroad for a decade before returning to the US. In this episode, we’ll hear about Lucas’ experiences over the years which led him to the creation of Evryman. Time Stamps... [03:30] Lucas’s story: triumph out of trauma [11:40] Lucas discussed his father’s death [13:33] Lucas on societal conditioning, the modern day definition of masculinity, and the incentives around singularity [15:15] Not all men are broken. As Lucas says, “We (men) aren't broken. We don't necessarily need help, because the orientation for most men is in the direction that our society has told them to go.” [16:49] The isolation and loneliness brought on by the COVID pandemic [18:40] How COVID has helped people realize the importance of mental health [22:12] Lucas discussed his thoughts on trauma [26:42] Connection has been there forever since the existence of mankind. Here’s how Lucas explains it. [28:45] Why primal emotional expression can be hard to translate into everyday life and medical therapy [29:58] What is Alexithymia? How does it relate to the narrowing of your emotional experience? [32:35] Why Lucas thinks the word ‘community’ has been hijacked over the last decade [34:30] How to get people to see the inequalities that are out there and address them [36:49] Lucas on why the connection muscle is atrophied and why we need to create new spaces for balance [44:00] The importance of feeling safe in order to process experiences of trauma [47:58] Closing advice from Lucas Connect with Lucas... Website: https://evryman.com/team/lucas-krump/ (https://evryman.com/team/lucas-krump/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/lwkrump?lang=en (https://twitter.com/lwkrump?lang=en) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucaskrump/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucaskrump/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucaskrump/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/lucaskrump/?hl=en) Connect with the podcast... Website: https://www.letsconnectforgood.com/ (letsconnectforgood.com) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LCFGpodcast/ (instagram.com/LCFGpodcast)

Jay Caldwell is changing the face of the gallerist world. He is the Principal at Caldwell Gallery Hudson, where he is creating something unique. He's building a new model of representing living artists by compensating them in new ways, as well as charitable work and utilizing cutting-edge climate-friendly tech for art showcases and residencies. His work is also showcasing charity which is associated with climate and social action, with two dedicated annual shows and giving a percentage of sale proceeds to the charity the artist selects.  In today's episode, Jay tells us more about his work, as well as his own story.  You'll also learn: Why failures always teach you something new Blockchain technology as an immutable, decentralized and distributed ledger that records the provenance of a digital asset How the NFT space might help us create new ways to have accountability The joy of watching something get created and following it through to be a part of it Meet The Guest... Jay Caldwell is the Principal at Caldwell Gallery Hudson, which delivers the highest quality fine art, at any budget level, for both beginning and seasoned collectors. Time Stamps... [01:23] Why Jay says failure is the greatest thing that ever happened to him [06:35] Jay explains his business, a secondary market gallery, and how, for 48 years, they've bought and sold the work of deceased artists. [07:11] How Jay met artist Nicolina Kovalenko and how her work inspired him [09:34] Jay speaks about the pillars of this enterprise, including Blockchain, NFT, and the Metaverse [10:51] What is blockchain technology? [11:46] What are NFTs? [14:10] The two ways to validate blockchain transactions [15:30] How can you differentiate fine art and collectable NFTs? [18:59] Jay speaks about The Armory Show in New York [21:09] About the NFT drop that occurred a few months back by an artist named Nancy Baker Cahill, a globally known speaker, and head of the NFT group called Contract Killers [24:17] About the first-ever museum exhibition of digital and NFT art, called Proof of Art [26:02] Jay talks about Nicolina's expeditions to coral reefs to study and see their beauty and observe the devastation they're undergoing with coral bleaching. She has created paintings based on the photographic inspirations that she received from them [29:53] Jay talks about The Disruptors' Ball Connect with Jay... Website: https://www.caldwellgallery.com/about (https://www.caldwellgallery.com/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-caldwell-50b21530 (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-caldwell-50b21530) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caldwellgalleryhudson/ (https://www.facebook.com/caldwellgalleryhudson/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caldwellgalleryhudson/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/caldwellgalleryhudson/?hl=en) Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecaldgall?lang=en (https://twitter.com/thecaldgall?lang=en) Exhibition links... https://www.caldwellgallery.com/exhibitions-items/utopian-reefscapes (https://www.caldwellgallery.com/exhibitions-items/utopian-reefscapes) https://cghblockchain.com/nft-projects/nikolina-kovalenko/ (https://cghblockchain.com/nft-projects/nikolina-kovalenko/) https://opensea.io/collection/nikolina-kovalenko-utopian-reefscapes (https://opensea.io/collection/nikolina-kovalenko-utopian-reefscapes) Connect with the podcast... Website: https://www.letsconnectforgood.com/ (letsconnectforgood.com) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LCFGpodcast/ (instagram.com/LCFGpodcast)

One of the things that make us human is connection - between those we know and those we would want to know. It’s that sense of connection that opens us up to different perspectives and experience togetherness. Adele Myers, Founder and Artistic Director at the Miami-based dance company Adele Myers and Dancers (AMD), found her life’s purpose within the artistic community using the power of connection. As a ‘tilted thinker’, she always stood out from others in her views, choices, and actions, and it led her into a path not many people made a life out of - inside art, dance, and choreography. Today, Adele joins Alicia to talk about her journey as an artist, coach, and collaborator, founding her own dance company, teaching dance to female athletes and male and female theatre majors, and empowering women to explore possibilities and turn obstacles into opportunities. They also discuss the artists’ way of thinking about their craft, sustaining amid the pandemic, and using their gift to give back to the community. You’ll also hear:  How to use humor to put the audience at ease during life performances  How to empower females to realize the power of their presence and occupy the spaces they deserve How to turn any negative situation into positive Why we grow more confident in our thinking as we become older Meet The Guest... Adele Myers is a professor, producer, director, dancer-choreographer, artist, writer, coach, and collaborator. She’s the Founder and Artistic Director at the Miami-based Adele Myers and Dancers (AMD), a national touring contemporary dance theater company for female athletes. Adele finds her purpose in creating communities of like-minded thinkers, helping spark new ideas and blurring existing lines. Time Stamps... [00:00] Get to know your host Alicia Sternberg-Llanos and her reason for starting LCFG [02:21] Building resilience (Alicia’s story) [03:39] How and why should you put yourself in someone else’s position? [04:21] Alicia talks about her decision to start the podcast [05:41] Meet Adele, our guest for today’s episode [07:00] Why Adele calls herself a ‘tilted thinker’ [08:34] Adele talks about her company, Adele Myers and Dancers, and how they uplift females to live the life they deserve [08:46] How to put your audience at ease during a performance using humor [14:10] The trip on the ocean liner [19:17] Adele’s experience teaching dance classes at her institute and why she named it Movers and Shakers [24:08] What is ‘Twist’? [31:45] Connection - Adele talks about giving back without expectations [32:11] Why Adele named their panel, ‘Creative Rigor: How Artists Turn Obstacles Into Possibilities’ [33:16] Adele’s mantra as an educator and mentor [40:52] Why you need to allow female candidates to take up more space [44:08] Adele’s closing advice for the listeners  Connect With Adele... Website: http://adelemyersanddancers.com/ (adelemyersanddancers.com/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Adele-Myers-and-Dancers-82625264022/ (https://www.facebook.com/Adele-Myers-and-Dancers/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdeleMyers15 (https://twitter.com/AdeleMyers15) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adelemyersanddancers/ (https://www.instagram.com/adelemyersanddancers/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/adelemyers (https://www.youtube.com/user/adelemyers) Connect with the podcast... Website: https://www.letsconnectforgood.com/ (letsconnectforgood.com) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LCFGpodcast/ (instagram.com/LCFGpodcast)

What is a psychologist's take on the need for connection among humans? At this time of the ongoing pandemic, when the whole world yearns for physical interactions, Dr. Tracy Alloway sees emerging possibilities - for us to create more meaningful connections. She is an award-winning psychologist, working memory expert, and author of 15 books, including the upcoming Think Like a Girl: 10 Unique Strengths of a Woman's Brain and How to Make Them Work for You. She joins us in this episode of Let's Connect For Good to explain different psychological phenomena and hormones that factor in human connection, how positive and negative thinking impact the brains differently, and the role of the physical body in shaping our mental health. We also explore whether women have a higher craving for bonding than men, the three different types of attachment styles and what they signify, and valuable lessons from her new book. Tune in to the episode to find out about the science, psychology, and nature of human connection! You'll also learn: The role of different hormones, including oxytocin, in creating feelings of bonding Why female bodies are power centres governed by sensation How your brain benefits when you practice emotions like gratitude How your body keeps a score of trauma within itself Why you need to be uniquely "you" We'll also joined by a special guest in this episode - Adele Myers, Founder of the Miami-based dance company, Adele Myers and Dancers, who we met on Episode One. She helps us understand the importance of movement for wellness. Meet The Guests... Dr. Tracy Alloway is an award-winning psychologist whose research on memory and the brain was highlighted in Newsweek as a big idea. She’s also the author of 15 books and over 100 scientific articles and is the Associate Editor of the Educational and Developmental Psychologist journal. Her latest book, https://g.co/kgs/uHhKwB (Think Like A Girl), teaches the power of a woman’s brain and how it teaches you to be yourself. Adele Myers is a professor, producer, director, dancer-choreographer, artist, writer, coach, and collaborator. She’s the Founder and Artistic Director at the Miami-based Adele Myers and Dancers (AMD), a national touring contemporary dance theatre company for female athletes. Adele finds her purpose in creating communities of like-minded thinkers, helping spark new ideas and blurring existing lines. Time Stamps... [02:58] What is meant by working memory? [06:04] The concept of bonding as Tracy explains in her book, Think Like a Girl: 10 Unique Strengths of a Woman's Brain and How to Make Them Work for You [06:44] Do women really crave bonding and relationships more than men? [07:39] The three types of attachment styles, as Tracy explains in her book: Secure attachment style, avoidant attachment style, and anxious or ambivalent attachment style. [10:12] How Tracy advises people to navigate the physical disconnect caused due to the pandemic [12:15] What Tracy does to connect with people for fun [19:07] Meet Adele, professor, producer, director, dancer-choreographer, artist, writer, coach, and collaborator [21:44] Tracy explains the psychologically grounded idea that your body keeps score of trauma, about facial feedback hypothesis, the embodiment theory, and their correlation with stress. [23:28] Adele shares her grandmother’s role in helping her understand the power of uniqueness [25:24] On touring, trapeze acts, and overcoming the fear of heights [29:38] Why physical sensation is a form of knowledge [31:50] Connect with Tracy [32:27] Connect with Adele Connect with Tracy... Website: https://learningcourage.org/ (https://learningcourage.org/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-packiam-alloway-phd-50063531/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-packiam-alloway-phd-50063531/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TracyPackiamAlloway/ (https://www.facebook.com/TracyPackiamAlloway/) Instagram:...

What if you could remove any financial, social, and geographic obstacles contributing to the educational exclusion of a section of our society? Today's guest fought hard to turn the idea into reality and started the Architecture Is Free Foundation nonprofit. He brought together different groups of marginalized teachers and students to remove any barriers to architectural education for those without proper access to in-person educational resources. In this episode, we welcome Daniel Horowitz, Founder of Architecture Is Free Foundation. From learning Architectural Technology at the age of 49 to creating a community of passion-led free educators, Daniel's life journey would inspire you to view education from a broader lens. He talks to us about his innate belief in educational inclusion, understanding the essence of education, and overcoming the limitations of classical models of learning. You'll also learn who the Architecture Is Free Foundation is for, how you can contribute to its cause, and how it has progressed so far in its journey to making architectural education accessible to all. You'll also learn: The idea of sideways thinking and bringing people in groups together Why everybody has a unique journey and why you need to have an open view as to where your life is taking you The power of social media in uniting communities Why you need to stop being afraid and start working on your dreams Meet The Guest... Daniel Horowitz is an architect-entrepreneur, educator, and Founder of the nonprofit educational organization for architectural students called Architecture Is Free (AIF). His mission in life is to make architectural education free or at least accessible to anyone who needs it. Time Stamps... [04:45] Why social media is the best medium for architects to connect and engage with others [07:02] AIF's thoughts on free education, the type of education that's more valuable than getting a job, understanding the larger cultural project that constitutes architecture, and the discipline of architecture. [11:15] Daniel talks about their primary pedagogical points of view on education -- "that students come to architecture with a lot of knowledge, they have their own knowledge of who they are, where they come from, their culture, their biases, also a keen sense of of the moment in time in which they exist in which the world exists, and that they're very keyed into some of the political questions and things that we want to hear about." [12:57] Daniel on how they set their project up [18:35] How Daniel stepped out of his comfort one to engage in deeper conversations with organizations [23:05] Why learning should be accessible to everyone and the educational revolution that YouTube has caused [26:08] How being an outsider turned out to be a precious experience for Daniel [30:03] Why Daniel doesn't support recipe-like education or the kind of education where students are taught how everything should look like [33:16] How Daniel got involved with Princeton University for talking about his project [38:32] Famous people who joined Daniel on his project [42:03] Getting students involved in educational projects [46:16] Daniel talks about how typical educational institutions today are focused mainly on paying for a lot of administrative tasks [51:34] You shouldn't have to wait for people to tell you to learn; grab the opportunity when it arises Connect with Daniel... Website: https://www.danswork.com/dan (https://www.danswork.com/) and http://architectureisfree.org/ (http://architectureisfree.org/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-horowitz-aia-38379914/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-horowitz-aia-38379914/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielhwtz/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/danielhwtz/) and https://www.instagram.com/architectureisfree/ (https://www.instagram.com/architectureisfree/) Connect with the podcast... Website: https://www.letsconnectforgood.com/...

Jamie Forbes was sexually abused by a male teacher at Milton Academy, his boarding school in Massachusetts, associated with the wealthy in the 1980s. He wasn’t very vocal about the abuse back then, but decided to in 2016, when the Boston Globe spotlight team started researching about sexual abuse in independent schools. The Milton Academy themselves rolled out letters to all their ex-students asking if they'd faced similar incidents during their time there. And as it turned out, the school had several people openly share their stories of abuse and trauma. After this, Jamie decided to speak up against sexual abuse - not just for himself but for the many others who need his help to prevent it from happening in the future. In this episode, Jamie joins us to speak about centralizing issues like sexual abuse in schools, getting over the trauma faced, and the need to openly discuss them. We also have Adele and Tracy join in as special guests for the show to collectively share their views about confronting social conditioning and fighting trauma. You’ll also learn: How to turn your tale of trauma into a story of learning The psychology of trauma - why it’s sticky, challenging and uncomfortable and how to get over it Why you need to openly share your story of trauma, especially is it’s sexual abuse The role of movement in overcoming trauma Meet The Guests... Jamie Forbes is the CEO at Learning Courage, where they provide leading resources for K-12 schools for reducing and responding to sexual violence. He’s also the Founder at Forbes Legacy Advisors, where they focus on the human side of a family's balance sheet, aligning their values and their resources by clarifying purpose and meaning. Adele Meyers is a professor, producer, director, dancer-choreographer, artist, writer, coach, and collaborator. She’s the Founder and Artistic Director at the Miami-based Adele Myers and Dancers (AMD), a national touring contemporary dance theater company for female athletes. Adele finds her purpose in creating communities of like-minded thinkers, helping spark new ideas and blurring existing lines. Tracy Alloway is an award-winning psychologist whose research on memory and the brain was highlighted in Newsweek as a big idea. She’s also the author of 15 books and over 100 scientific articles and is the Associate Editor of the Educational and Developmental Psychologist journal. Time Stamps... [01:36] What led Jamie into founding his nonprofit that reduces incidents and improves responses to sexual misconduct? [05:15] On reconnecting with his school for the cause of preventing sexual abuse in independent schools [08:40] How do you centralize decentralized issues like abuse? [12:31] Why adults need to make progress in discussing sensitive topics like sexual abuse and how they're keeping the younger generation too from opening up with their problems [17:03] Meet Dr. Tracy Alloway, our special guest for today's episode [17:40] Meet Adele Meyers, our special guest for today's episode [19:24] Jamie shares how 'Learning Courage' helps survivors of sexual abuse [21:28] How do you confront trauma and start healing? Listen to Adele's take on the same. [26:23] Jamie shares how they're engaging different modalities to teach children about boundary violations [28:31] Jamie explains why 'Learning Courage' is survivor founded, led and focused and is aimed purely at helping prevent and address sexual abuse in schools [34:35] Tracy talks about developing the world's first working memory test designed for use by educators. [35:20] Why self-critical attitudes are the number one predictors of an unwell mental health [37:04] Why traumatic experiences hit us so hard always [38:24] Adele talks about the mind-body connection and her upcoming Dance Theatre Project [39:13] Adele talks about social conditioning, trying to not inconvenience someone because of being female, and why women need to navigate and occupy space and time like others....

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